Ice machines make clear ice by running water over a cold plate or grid, and that water leaves minerals behind, which is why cleaning and descaling come up on so many repair calls. The Fountain Inn list below starts with companies that show ice machine or refrigeration work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Ice Machines Near Fountain Inn
We found 31 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fountain Inn. Other nearby bases include Greenville (10), Spartanburg (5), and Simpsonville (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. The closest is Byrds Appliance Service, about 4.4 miles away.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention refrigerators, freezers or ice makers | 10 |
|---|---|
| Refrigerator repair in their categories | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 31 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.4, 6.9, 9.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
At the top of the Fountain Inn list: Mr. Appliance of Greater Greenville (9.8 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.8 stars from 1,221 reviews); The Olde Homestead, Inc. (17.4 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.9 stars from 1,104 reviews); Appliance GrandMasters (17.0 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.7 stars from 1,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home Service Nerds HVAC, AC & Furnace Repair (15.4 miles away, based in Greenville, 5.0 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Why Ice Machines Slow Down or Stop
Signs Your Ice Machine Needs a Technician
- Blinking light or error code
- Ice stuck to the plate or grid in a sheet
- White scale on the visible water parts
- Water leaking under the machine or cabinet
Inside an Ice Machine Repair Visit
Refrigerator ice makers fail for different reasons than standalone machines. If yours is in the refrigerator door or freezer, the ice maker repair page for Fountain Inn is the better fit. Ice maker repair in Fountain Inn.
Related guides: ice maker not working or not making ice or repair or replace a freezer or ice maker?.
Ice Machine Safety Notes
Household water pressure for the ice maker should fall between 20 and 120 psi. Source: Whirlpool - Modular Ice Maker Kit Installation Instructions (W11548724)
Standard refrigerators should not be installed where temperatures drop below about 60°F or exceed 110°F; cold thickens compressor oil and heat can break it down and damage the sealed system. Source: GE Appliances - Refrigerator Installation Location and Temperature
Ice Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing an ice machine in Fountain Inn, compare the repair with a new unit. Published ranges from cost guides:
- Freestanding ice maker repair: $100–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Frozen water line repair: $85–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Portable (countertop) ice maker repair: $75–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Typical ice maker repair: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair an ice maker?
- Diagnostic fee (often waived if the repair is approved): $60–$100 per visit Source: Thumbtack - Refrigerator repair cost
When several freezer parts have failed at once, replacement is usually the more cost-efficient choice. Source: HomeGuide - How much does freezer repair cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the ice maker repair cost guide for more detail.
What Fountain Inn Owners Should Know
Most ice machine calls in Fountain Inn come down to water supply, scale, drains and pumps, dirty condensers and harvest controls.
South Carolina does not issue a license specific to appliance repair; mechanical work such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial-scale jobs and by the Residential Builders Commission for residential HVAC and plumbing. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
In South Carolina, you can check a license with the SC LLR License Lookup or report a problem to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
How to Choose a Freezer and Ice Maker Technician Near Fountain Inn
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you check the drain and drain pump as well as the ice-making side?
Ice Machine Repair FAQs: Fountain Inn, SC
Why is water coming from my ice machine?
Why did my ice machine stop making ice?
Do you cover Fountain Inn and nearby towns?
Other Refrigeration Repair in Fountain Inn
Ice Machine Repair Near Fountain Inn
A note on whether the machine is making no ice, slow ice or cloudy ice, plus the model number, makes any ice machine repair in Fountain Inn faster.